Energy reports

Home Energy Conservation Act

The Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) 1995 recognises the key role of local authorities in improving the energy efficiency of residential accommodation in their areas. Download the latest report March 2019 HECA Progress Report (pdf 1.1MB)

Energy Company Obligation - fuel poverty

Local authorities can set their own flexible eligibility criteria for accessing ECO funding for domestic energy efficiency measures. This funding is aimed at those within a local authority most likely to be in fuel poverty. The criteria are set out in the Statement of Intent (pdf 530KB)

Our energy masterplan

The energy masterplan sets out the strategic direction and steps that the council should take over the next 20 years and acts as an overarching strategy for the delivery of the council's objectives in this area. Download the Energy Masterplan (pdf 3.1MB).

Greenhouse gas reporting

The council has published its greenhouse gas report in accordance with guidance provided by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS.)